LADA Life #16: When should you get a CGM? What you need to know if you have diabetes or pre-diabetes

😆 The Funny Pancreas Shirt I'm Wearing: https://amzn.to/42iWsPA In LADA Life Podcast episode 16, Linnea May Huxford explains what you need to know about Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)—and when you should consider getting one. Drawing from her personal experience with LADA diabetes, Linnea discusses how CGMs work, why they’re valuable for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and how they connect with insulin pumps and looping technology. She also shares practical tips on calibration, setting alarms, and using CGM data to make better decisions about insulin, food, and activity. This episode offers clear, encouraging guidance for anyone looking to improve blood glucose management and reduce stress through technology. This is not medical advice. Sharing my personal experience. Please discuss with your doctor. Mentioned in this video: Video about the Guardian CGM: https://youtu.be/qvKlydo84Xk Blog post about the Freestyle Libre CGM: https://lada-diabetes.com/what-ive-learned-from-using-a-cgm-over-the-last-two-months/ My book: Success with LADA Diabetes https://amzn.to/49Sgow9 More information about CGMs: https://insulinpumplife.com/?s=cgm Free Ebook: https://insulinpumplife.com/ FIND MORE FROM LINNEA MAY HUXFORD Connect, link, and share, to help spread the word about diabetes and mental health! BOOK: Success with LADA Diabetes https://amzn.to/4g9VnPN BLOG: https://insulinpumplife.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575914762435 X.COM: https://x.com/Lin62866960 BLUEKSY: https://bsky.app/profile/insulinpumplife.com Note: Amazon links are affiliate links and a small commission may be earned by anything purchased through these links.